The Nerazzurri slumped to their eighth defeat of the league season in Sunday's 4-1 defeat by Fiorentina, and the Inter chief believes the playing-staff are equally as culpable for the loss as the management.

Speaking to reporters, Moratti said: "Stramaccioni does not take all the blame. The errors that happened last night are not all his."

The 67-year-old also stressed the need for improvement ahead of next week's clash with bitter rivals Milan.

He added: Yesterday there was a team on the field, but next weekend [against Milan] we need some fighters."

Sunday's defeat means third-placed Lazio can extend their lead over Inter by four points in the race for Champions League qualification with the Biancocelesti due to face Siena on Monday night.